PIER71 Smart Port Challenge 2025 Roadshow: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Interested to learn about how start-ups can enter the maritime industry in Singapore?
We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Platform Zero for PIER71's inaugural event in Rotterdam!
PIER71 & Platform Zero will hosting a panel to showcase how top maritime cities stay ahead through innovation, so do come by and hear from the best in deploying and adopting maritime tech.
Event Outline
3pm: Intro to PIER71 and Maritime Singapore
3:15pm: Sharing about Smart Port Challenge 2025 - innovation opportunities, program outline, support provided from MPA, NUS, and partners
3:30pm: Panel - "The Best Maritime Cities in the World: how Rotterdam and Singapore stay ahead through innovation"
4:15pm: Startup Pitches
4:30pm onwards: Networking, Food & Drinks
PIER71 will also be promoting the Smart Port Challenge 2025 (SPC), Singapore's flagship maritime accelerator programme where start-ups from around the world will explore opportunities in Singapore. Applications for SPC will open in end May, so do come by to find out more!
NOTE: host approval is required after registering for this event. Only approved registrants can enter the event premises.
About PIER71
PIER71 is the first maritime ecosystem innovation builder in the Southeast Asia region, established in 2018 jointly by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and the National University of Singapore (NUS). We bring together a vibrant ecosystem of innovative start-up technologies, thought leaders, maritime veterans and experts, entrepreneurial know-how and investment opportunities.
Our flagship program, the Smart Port Challenge, has accelerated the growth of more than 140 start-ups from around the world, helping them deploy their technology into Maritime Singapore.
About Platform Zero
Platform Zero is an international innovation ecosystem player accelerating climate tech in the maritime and energy sectors.
We operate through two main pillars: our Venture Studio and our Innovation Campuses.
Our Venture Studio supports the launch and growth of startups tackling the most urgent climate challenges. We provide hands-on venture building, access to capital through our €10 million fund, and a deep network of industry partners, amongst which larger corporates, to help founders scale impactful solutions. Additionally, we work closely with startups and scale-ups to develop pilot projects.
Our Innovation Campuses in Rotterdam (NL) and Oeiras (PT) serve as collaborative hubs—offering co-working space, event venues, and programs that bring together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and researchers to drive forward climate innovation.
Through this ecosystem approach, we connect capital, talent, and industry to accelerate the global climate transition.